In February 2010, the world's media descended on sleepy Shackleford, near Godalming, after news broke that the village's famous residents - pop star Cheryl Cole and footballer husband Ashley Cole - had split up.

Four years later - and following Ashley and Cheryl's divorce - the media storm surrounding the singer and X Factor judge has sparked again, this time due to a whirlwind marriage to her mysterious French lover.

The former Girls Aloud star made headlines this week as it was revealed she had tied the knot with 33-year-old restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in a private ceremony in the Caribbean.

It is believed the couple splashed out on a small ceremony for just four guests arranged by the exclusive Cottons House Resort in Mustique.

On Sunday, Cheryl posted a photo of her rings on Instagram along with a short message, saying: "I usually do not discuss my personal life but to stop the speculation I want to share my happy news... Jean-Bernard and I married on 7/7/14... we are very happy and excited to move forward with our lives together."

And on Monday, the Geordie beauty tweeted a message of thanks to her 4.67m followers.